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Vortex

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Cryptic Writings (1997)thrash metalTop 5%3:43SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicDeezerTidal
Key: B minorestTuning: StandardTempo: 180 BPMestTime signature: 4/4

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100%8 tracks · 4,124 notes · B minor · 180 BPM· 3:43Recommended
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A
B
C
D
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Guiter1
Guiter2
Bass
Guiter3
Guiter4
Organ
Drums
Vocal
89%5 tracks · 4,487 notes · B minor · 186 BPM· 3:05partial
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Chorus 1
Verse 2
Chorus 2
Riff
Riff 2
Solo
Riff 3
Guitar 1
Guitar 2
Bass
Drums
Guitar 3
89%4 tracks · 4,968 notes · B minor · 180 BPM· 3:38
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Marty Friedman
Dave Mustaine
David Ellefson
Drumkit
89%4 tracks · 4,787 notes · B minor · 180 BPM· 3:38
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Distortion Guitar 1
Distortion guitar 2
Bass
Drumkit

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:43

About this song

Vortex by Megadeth is in B minor (estimated), around 180 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:43 (Church organ, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (pick), Alto sax, and Drums). 4 versions available to play and practice.

Difficulty by instrument

How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.

BassAdvanced
5.12 notes/sec
GuitarAdvanced
4.86 notes/sec
DrumsIntermediate
6.36 notes/sec
KeysBeginner
0.16 notes/sec
VocalsBeginner
0.39 notes/sec

Vocal range

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C4C5C6G4F♯5

G4 – F♯5 · 11 semitones (~0.9 octaves)

About the key of B minor

B minor is the 4th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Bm, Em, and F♯m.

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